Confidence. That was my first thought when seeing Maëva Weissen’s work. I don’t mean the confidence that is often associated with entitlement, wealth or delusion – I mean the confidence that is present when somebody feels certain about their core values. The grounded, protective, vital confidence that only emerges when there is a foundation of…
Fashion Accounts, which reexamines the practices of collecting, archiving, and memorialising through dress is arguably one of the greatest triumphs of local museum work in recent years. Curated by Wanda Lephoto, Erica de Greef, and Alison Moloney, it explores memory, resistance, and preservation, featuring works by The Sartists, Mimi Duma, Thebe Magugu, and Sindiso Khumalo…
Get ready to fall in love with summer all over again because SHEIN, the global fashion brand we all know and love, has teamed up with one of South Africa’s favorite creators, Sphokuhle Ntshalintshali, for an exclusive Black Friday campaign. This one-of-a-kind collaboration brings us a sizzling lookbook that screams Mzansi summer vibes, and it’s…
With a social media tagline that reads: “Beautiful essentials that have greater meaning and purpose in people’s lives”, this brand has a clear focus. Katungulu Mwendwa’s latest Katush Nairobi collection, Black Bird A Kanga | Obsidian Dawn, is a sartorial ode to her hometown of Kitui, Kenya, where her affinity for craftsmanship first took root…
Gadat House, founded by Nompumelelo Nhlapo, is a luxury fashion brand based in Johannesburg. Inspired by her early passion for fashion and a vision to see young Black women lead in the industry, Nhlapo established the brand, named after her ancestral surname. Gadat House uses brown to symbolize her connection to her cultural roots and…
Moonshine, the Afro-centric collective renowned for its fusion of streetwear and cultural homage, has launched its latest clothing capsule, Fédération Internationale du Bruit . Inspired by their experiences across Europe and Africa, the collection merges street style with tributes to African dance culture and the Caribbean diaspora. Moonshine’s co-founder Hervé invited me to write about their…
I recently caught up with the founder and head designer of Siyababa Atelier, Siyabonga Mtshali. In the fancy foyer of his Braamfontein atelier, even the doorman remarked at the maverick’s magnetism. Glamorously clad in an audacious fur, Zulu leopard vest, leather pants and kinky accessories, Mtshali led me up to his top floor space as…
People are generally fatigued with the deplorable state of the current world and tend to turn to entertainment for relief. But recently, the kind of entertainment they look towards has shifted and this has a lot to do with the growth of social media. Audiences once enjoyed viewing the extravagant lifestyles of the rich and…
In the ever-evolving media generation we live in, trends can be in today and replaced by the seemingly next best thing tomorrow. From maximalists to the clean girl aesthetic, BBLs, and now Ozempic, beauty standards are constantly varying. While westernisation and colonisation have impacted what we as Africans deem as a classically beautiful face and…
There was a time when the Met Gala could do no wrong. The same could be said of celebrities. At the beginning of May, when these two forces collide, most with a keen interest in pop culture take note. But in the past few years, things have been getting a bit tense. From the rising…
In a spotlight feature promoting 44 Stanley’s lineup of trendy stores, IFUKU was lauded as its ‘shrine dedicated to vintage denim’. Aside from its vintage charm, the establishment is steeped in history, a virtual mecca for denim aficionados and lovers of timeless craftsmanship. IFUKU, with its quaint yet resolute presence, is curated by the visionary…
South Africa, get ready to unleash your potential and soar to new heights at the first-ever Nike Well Festival! Set to ignite the hearts of fitness enthusiasts and wellness warriors alike on the 13th of April. Brace yourself for a day unlike any other, where movement, mindfulness, and the rhythm of sound converge to create…
